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Tarptent Has A New 1P: The Bowfin
The yellow rectangle is a 20"x72" mat. The dark grey area (20" at the ends and 50" in the middle) is the inner. The light grey area is the fly. At the center...
Tarptent Has A New 1P: The Bowfin
At 34 oz. my TT Moment DW is a bit lighter, much more wind-worthy and has 2 vestibules for gear storage/entrances. And with the optional X-ing pole it can be a 4...
JMT - Options for storing a backpack in Tuolumne Meadows overnight?
Dear knowledgeable colleagues, I have a JMT permit starting from Lyell Canyon later this year. I am interested in day hiking the section from Happy Isles to Tuolumne Meadows the day before...
What is happening in the SUL world?
I first got on to BPL back in 2006. Dove in with both feet into the SUL world with a Gossamer Gear Whisper G6, Nunatak Arc Ghost, Mountain Laurel Design Cuben poncho,...
Sleeping mats - shape and redundacy
What are folks' opions: 1. For "regular" sized mats is mymmy vs rectangular significant for comfort (e.g. do yo find your feet falling off tapered mats or do they work just fine)?...
Rain Jacket
Today is the last day of the REI sale and so I'm trying to figure out the best rain jacket to buy for myself. Â In February I'm going to begin a long-term...
Best Puncture Resistance?
After a decade plus of teepee use, I'm trying out a "regular" tent for a bit. It's lighter than my teepee/insert combination, achieved with very thin fabrics. I'm not worried about the...
Fast/Light Tents that will satisfy Scout parents
Our troop is new to backpacking, but the two main leaders (me and our Scoutmaster) are very experienced backpackers. Â We are at a point of purchasing "troop/shared" gear for these outings. Â Would...
Bivy sleeping blues
I am trying to get a poncho tarp / bivy combination to work (MLD standard poncho and MLD Superlight bivy). Â How does one sleep comfortably in a bivy? I spent the last...
What worked this year
I was going to post some pictures of new gear that I used this year, along with a couple of trip reports, but since I am not able to post my pictures...
After the backpacking trip...
How do you clean and store your gear? i just got back from a two week long thru hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail and thanks to all the lurking I've been...
HMG Ultamid 2 for Solo in Alaska?
I currently am using a MLD Solomid XL (old style ~ 2014) in Cuben Fiber as my primary solo shelter and do have the MLD Solomid Innernet with Sil Floor for when...
Wanted: Tips & Tricks for Poncho Tarp-ing
I'm thinking of using a poncho tarp (MLD silnylon) for my shelter on short trips (1-3 nights) in wooded areas. Â I'm hoping to get answers to a few questions and some useful...
Zpacks Duplex versus MLD Cuben Grace + Serenity CF
I have been using a 9x8 simply light tarp with a BPWD 1.5 net-tent (w/ 8 inch sides). This is a fantastic setup and has performed very well in the cascades under...
Modular Shelter Plan - Need Advice
I'm currently working on a cuben shelter. It's pretty similar to the latest Tramplites that have the door. This is also very similar to the Deschutes but I think the rear will...
Tarping with out a bivy
How feasible is staying dry without a bivy in a 8x8 or 9x9 tarp in a windy storm? It looks like with a flying diamond or a low A frame, adding some...
What's the deal with compression straps over side pockets?
I use my side pockets for things I want to access while walking, like water bottles, snacks, etc. What's with packs like HMG and Katabatic putting the lower compression strap OVER the...
Airplane bag/case for backpacks?
Anyone have a good lightweight airplane case/duffel for backpacks? I like the look of the zPacks one but 1.43oz cuben doesnt seem particularly durable (or much more durable than my HMG bag)....
pyramid innernet under flat tarp
hello, i want to do some tarp camping this summer, but don't have enough time to buy new from the popular cottage manufacturers. so far, all i have found is a MLD...
Trying to Shed Weight. Help Appreciated.
I usually take 4 day hikes with my girlfriend, and am trying to lighten my pack a bit. I am a bit of a novice to UL, and would appreciate any advice...
